Parma vs. Palermo

While the first half was all Parma, the second period belonged to the visitors and Guidolin could be grateful to a string of good saves from Antonio Mirante.

The hosts were on the front foot from the start, Stefano Morrone connecting with Jonathan Biabiany's cross from the left but sending his effort over the bar.

And they were in front after 17 minutes, when Davide Lanzafame sent in a free-kick from 25 yards and Zaccardo headed home from close range.

It was almost 2-0 two minutes later from another Lanzafame cross. Alberto Paloschi connected this time, but sent his header against the bar.

At the other end, Edinson Cavani should have done better from close range when Mattia Cassani sent in a low cross from the right.

Palermo's chances were few and far between, one rare opportunity falling to Javier Pastore, whose 25-yard curler presented Mirante with an easy save. Palermo came out with a little more fight after the break and Fabrizio Miccoli ran down the right before crossing to Cavani, who fired wide from 10 yards.

The Parma goalkeeper then had to be at his best to pull off a fine stop to repel a 25-yard Fabio Simplicio missile, before saving with his feet when Mattia Cassani shot from the edge of the box.

Igor Budan then wasted a good chance from six yards Miccoli shot wide from the edge of the box as Palermo battled without luck for a leveller.